Variety of sanvitalia plant named &#39;Sumsan 01&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct early flowering Sanvitalia plant with bright yellow-orange colored flowers.

BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION

[0001] Sanvitalia hybrid

VARIETAL DENOMINATION

[0002] ‘Sumsan 01’

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofSanvitalia plant known by the varietal name ‘Sumsan 01’. The new varietywas discovered in June 2000 in a selected breeding program inLüdinghausen, Germany. The new variety was selected from a cross ofproprietary unpatented breeding plants Seedling 64 (female parent) andSeedling 11 (male parent). The new variety has a leaf size similar toits parents, but differs in flower markings from both parents. The newvariety has a similar flower color and vigor to Sanvitalia variety‘Lucky Penny’ (unpatented), but has more leaf pubescence. The newvariety was first asexually reproduced in September 2001 by cuttings inLüdinghausen, Germany. The new variety has been trial and field testedat Lüdinghausen and has been found to retain its distinctivecharacteristics and remain true to type through successive propagations.

[0004] The following traits distinguish ‘Sumsan 01’ as a new anddistinct cultivar:

[0005] 1. The size of the capitulum.

[0006] 2. The color of the ray floret.

[0007] 3. Leaf pubescence.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The accompanying photographic drawings illustrate the newvariety, with the color being as nearly true as is possible with colorillustrations of this type.

[0009]FIG. 1 is a photograph of the plant; and

[0010]FIG. 2 is a close up view of the blooms of the new plant.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

[0011] The following detailed description sets forth characteristics ofthe new cultivar. The data which defines these characteristics werecollected by asexual reproductions by cuttings carried out inLüdinghausen, Germany. Plants for the description were 16 weeks old. Thecolor readings were taken in a greenhouse under natural light. Colorreferences are primarily to the 1996 R.H.S. Colour Chart of The RoyalHorticultural Society of London.

PLANT

[0012] Form: Spreading.

[0013] Height (from soil to top of flowers): 40-50 cm at the end ofsummer.

[0014] Diameter: 50 cm after 4-5 months.

[0015] Vigor: Strong; similar to the Sanvitalia variety ‘Aztekengold’(unpatented).

[0016] Roots:

[0017]Habit.—Upright.

[0018]Time to initiate roots.—14 days at 20° C.

[0019]Time to develop roots.—35 days at 20° C.

[0020] Time to produce finished flowering plant: About 14 weeks in a10.5 cm container.

[0021] Branching habit: Hanging.

[0022] Lateral branches:

[0023]Color.—145A.

[0024]Texture.—Solid.

[0025]Diameter.—1 mm.

[0026]Internode length.—Approximately 3.5 cm.

[0027] Foliage:

[0028]Size of leaf.—Length: Approximately 2 cm. Width: Approximately 0.9cm.

[0029]Shape of leaf.—Lanceolate.

[0030]Shape of apex.—Obtuse.

[0031]Shape of base.—Obtuse.

[0032]Texture.—Light pubescence.

[0033]Aspect.—Weak.

[0034]Margin.—Entire.

[0035]Color.—Young leaves: Upper surface: 137C. Lower surface: 137D.Mature leaves: Upper surface: 137A. Lower surface: 146B.

[0036]Petiole.—Length: 3 mm. Diameter: 0.8 mm. Color: 145B.

[0037]Veins.—Venation type: Parallel. Color: Upper surface: 145A. Lowersurface: 145A.

FLOWER

[0038] Natural flowering season: Spring to autumn.

[0039] Bud (characteristics at day one of opening):

[0040]Shape.—Semi-globose cup with upperside open.

[0041]Diameter.—2 mm.

[0042]Length.—2 mm.

[0043]Color.—144B.

[0044] Corolla:

[0045]Form.—Actinomorphic.

[0046]Petals/lobes.—Number: 8. Length: 5-7 mm. Width: 3-5 mm. Shape:Obtuse. Aspect: Weak with 3 waves. Margin: Entire with one incision onthe top. Texture and appearance: Weak.

[0047]Color.—When opening: Upper surface: 15A. Lower surface: 15D. Fullyopened: Upper surface: Dark ring inside 15A with 13B outside. Lowersurface: 15D with green veins.

[0048]Throat.—Color: 200B. Texture: Canescent.

[0049]Tube color.—142B.

[0050] Calyx:

[0051]Form.—Cupped.

[0052]Length.—3 mm.

[0053]Diameter.—0.5 mm.

[0054]Sepal shape.—Lanceolate.

[0055]Sepal margin.—Entire.

[0056]Sepal texture.—Puberulous.

[0057]Sepal color.—Upper surface: 137C. Lower surface: 137D.

[0058] Disease resistance: No resistance to diseases noted to date.

[0059] Fragrance: None.

[0060] Temperature tolerance: From 0° C. to 35° C.

[0061] Lasting quality: Continuous.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

[0062] Stamens:

[0063]Number.—Numerous; approximately 200.

[0064]Filament length.—2 mm.

[0065]Pollen.—Color: Yellow. Amount: Plentiful.

[0066] Pistil:

[0067]Length.—2 mm.

[0068]Style.—Length: 1.5 mm. Color: 187A.

[0069]Stigma.—Shape: Figure eight. Color: 187A.

[0070] Seed production: Minimal.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of Sanvitalia plant substantiallyas shown and described.